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R942 GUD

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

222,372 mi
Last recorded222,372 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 GUD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 222,372 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner & outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bodywork damage

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 222,372 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner & outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bodywork damage

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 212,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 202,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2014 202,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 189,339 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

O.S.Front sill edge slightly damaged.

O.S.Front wiper arm hinge pin worn.

O.S.Rear outer sill damaged.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil around steering rack.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 173,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O.S.Rear outer sill damaged.

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 169,665 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 169,665 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 160,309 miles

O.S.Rear outer sill damaged.

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2009 160,309 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

O.S.Rear outer sill damaged.

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2008 147,169 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pad warning light wire broken

Pass 17 May 2007 130,312 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 May 2007 130,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 May 2006 119,135 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 119,135 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?

Based on 1,114,316 MOT tests across 87,828 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
8,093
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
87,828
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,685
Registration plate lamp not working 26,287
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26,227
position lamp(s) not working 24,481
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 15,659
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R942 GUD is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 129,599 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Dispatch fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R942 GUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Dispatch typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R942 GUD is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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